About the Event:

Experience a touching, and playful afternoon of music with the world premiere of 'PUPO', by Nova Scotian composer Adam Vincent Clarke. Presenting the world premiere of this latest creation Adam is joined by incredible Parisian pianist Dimitri Malignan. ‘PUPO’ will be performed alongside Mussorgsky’s classic ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’!

Venue: The Music Room, Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA) 
Online Stream is available via A440

Program Highlights:

• Premiere of 'PUPO' by Adam Vincent Clarke

• Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition': Malignan presents his interpretation of Mussorgsky's masterpiece, painting vivid scenes and emotions through his virtuoso performance.
  
  

About 'PUPO' and Adam Vincent Clarke:

Drawing inspiration from the enchanting yet intense Slavic folklore, 'PUPO' delicately navigates the intricate balance between the whimsical charm of fairytales and the haunting darkness of these narratives. PUPO, is a poignant Soviet re-telling of Pinocchio. Taking place in a war-torn Eastern European city, PUPO pays homage to the original Italian story of Pinocchio, evoking both a dark and playful atmosphere. In essence, it's an homage to the adults in war-time who comfort and distract their children through stories and games, or in this case a puppet show.

A vagabond of the Canadian East Coast, Adam Vincent Clarke (b.1992, Nova Scotia) is an internationally acclaimed composer and sound artist whose music is characterized by its richly poetic nature, folkloric roots, and vibrant imagery. Rooted in Canada, developed in Germany, and established in Belgium, Adam seeks out linguistic nuances, initiating musical dialogues which confront and connect us. Often composed with a tone of gewaltsame schönheit (violent beauty), his compositions balance lush harmony, dramatic narratives, and multidisciplinary fluency. Adam’s work has premiered with, among others, Sadler’s Wells (UK), Opera/Ballet Vlaanderen (BE), deSingel (BE), Ballet X (USA), Terminus Ballet Theatre (USA), RDT Utah (USA).

Nominated for the East Coast Music Award for Classical Composer of the Year, Clarke's work embodies a violent beauty marked by an eclectic mix of harmonies, rhythms, and melodies of Nova Scotia and the Balkans.

Meet Dimitri Malignan:

Hailing from the enchanting city of Paris, Brilliant young pianist Dimitri Malignan impresses juries, critics, and the public with his maturity, musical intelligence and great sensibility. Winner at only 19 years of age of the Prix Cortot 2017, he was recently awarded 3rd Prize in 2021, the Audience Award, and the Bach Award at the Concours Musical International de Montréal.

Born in Paris in 1998 to architect parents in a music-loving family of Romanian origins, he is the grandson of composer Henry Mălineanu (1920-2000). Dimitri Malignan began his piano studies at the age of five with Nicolas Horvath.

His musical upbringing is rich from the teachings of several masters of diverse backgrounds; his natural curiosity and desire to deepen his education brought him to multiple countries making him an eclectic and well-rounded performer. Join us as he brings his Parisian charm to this special premiere event!